Hecht, Jeff, <br/><br/>
Understanding lasers :  an entry-level guide / 
Jeff Hecht. 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - 1 PDF (xiii, 478 pages) :  illustrations. 
 - IEEE Press understanding science & technology series ;  1 .
 - IEEE Press understanding science & technology series ;  1 .
<br/><br/> "IEEE order number PP0354-1"--T.p. verso.  Includes index. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Preface. -- Introduction and Overview. -- Physical Basics. -- How Lasers Work. -- Laser Characteristics. -- Laser Accessories. -- Gas Lasers. -- Solid-State Lasers. -- Semiconductor Lasers. -- Other Lasers. -- Low-Power Laser Applications. -- High-Power Laser Applications. -- Appendix A: Laser Safety. -- Appendix B: Constants, Conversions and Symbols. -- Laser Glossary. -- Index. -- Answers to Quizzes.  
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<br/><br/> This updated edition is both accurate and easy to understand. Written for students, hobbyists, non-specialist engineers and anyone who wants an entry-level introduction to laser technology, this book provides practical, intuitive descriptions of the workings of major types of lasers and their applications. Key topics include: semiconductor lasers...solid-state lasers...gas lasers...laser applications in information processing, medicine, communications, industry and military systems. Clear, succinct, and amply illustrated, this book makes an ideal learning tool and a valuable reference for technical and nontechnical readers alike. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780470546819 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1109/9780470546819  doi 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Lasers.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TA1675  / .H435 2008eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>621.36/6